The 2017 NASECA Rice Lake Field Day will provide you an opportunity to see, touch, and learn about a wide array of erosion control and stormwater products. The afternoon field day will include live manufacturer/representative demonstrations of how new and proven products should be properly utilized, installed, and inspected. Recommended installation guidelines will be presented to further your understanding of why proper installation is critical for product performance. Inspectors will gain the knowledge needed to properly inspect product installation and understand if that product is properly designed into the project.

Attendees will also be able to view a water movement demonstration which will provide side-by-side comparisons of what sheer stress levels products are classified to handle and how the Wisconsin Product Acceptability List (PAL) classifications compare to sheer stress levels. This event will be a great opportunity to learn about new products, develop a better understanding of “tried and true” products, and give you confidence in understanding how a multitude of erosion control and stormwater products will perform when properly utilized and installed in the field.

Morning Classroom Sessions at WITCTopics/Speakers may include:

Wisconsin PAL RoundtablePanel discussion (Leo Holm, Resource Professionals Alliance; Scott Bordeau, Hanes Companies; Wendy Braun, Wisconsin DOT)
Covered topics may include: How the DOT categorizes products and how designers and contractors benefit from using the PAL; DOT restrictions on polymers (anionic required) and use of additives in other products. Benefits of product testing; Manufacturers and distributors viewpoints on approved lists. How other states have approached testing and approved products, and the national and state programs currently being used.

Afternoon Field Sessions at American Excelsior Company ErosionLabStations include:

Curlex Bloc Filter Station

See an installation of a filter station that uses natural domestic fibers for filtration of contaminated runoff. Full-scale materials, including earth percussion anchors, are used in the demonstration so you can see the magnitude of the application. An explanation will be given regarding performance capabilities and where the unique filter stations have been used

Erosion Control and Stormwater Product Demonstration

View a wide array of products and learn proper installation and inspection techniques; develop an understanding of how these products are best utilized in project design. Confirmed:

Live Demonstration of what various shear stress levels look like in a channel

Watch water flow at various sheer stress thresholds and develop an understanding of how these sheer stress levels relate to Wisconsin PAL classifications and product placement.

Duck Race

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT HOST

Interested in sponsoring?Join industry leaders in showcasing your erosion control products to our attendees. Read more about the benefits of sponsoring this event or contact Kristie Kasbohm at kristie.kasbohm@nasecawi.org.

THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

CONTINUING EDUCATION Attendees will receive a certificate of attendance by email after the event, indicating that they have received 6 professional development hours (PDH)/continuing education (CE) credits. The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services has approved this program for Commercial Building Inspector, Dwelling Contractor Qualifier (DCQ), Journeyman Plumber (JP), Journeyman Plumber-Restricted Service (JPRS), Master Plumber (MP), Master Plumber-Restricted Service (MPRS), Soil Tester (ST), and UDC Construction Inspectors (UCI). Course ID 17393.